Tipsy Party Pecans
Indulge your taste buds with these irresistible Tipsy Party Pecans, a sophisticated snack that’s perfect for entertaining or gifting. This quick and easy recipe infuses buttery pecan halves with a whiskey-spiked caramel glaze, laced with warming notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, these pecans boast a glossy, sweet-and-savory coating that balances the richness of brown sugar with a hint of salt. The toasty aroma and crunchy texture make them ideal for serving at cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a decadent homemade treat. Ready in just 35 minutes, this small-batch recipe yields perfectly glazed pecans that can also double as a gourmet topping for salads, desserts, or cheese platters. Get ready to impress your guests and elevate your snack game with these boozy, caramelized bites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, whiskey, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in the pecan halves, ensuring they are fully coated with the glaze.
Spread the coated pecans evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake the pecans in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking and ensure even roasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the pecans to cool completely. The glaze will harden as they cool, creating a glossy coating.
Once cooled, transfer the pecans to an airtight container for storage. Serve at room temperature and enjoy at your next party or as a snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.0 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.4 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1148 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
